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Creches in Co. Galway

Tusla’s register lists 254 early years services in Co. Galway across 80 towns and villages. The largest centres are Tuam (25), Ballinasloe (22), Athenry (18), Galway (17) and Loughrea (15). 47% offer full-day care and 70% offer sessional places (the format most preschools use for ECCE). 62 take babies from birth and 92 take children under 2.

Towns in Co. Galway

Smaller towns and villages: Clarinbridge (4), Craughwell (4), Ardrahan (3), Barna (3), Kinvara (3), Moycullen (3), Oughterard (3), Portumna (3), Renmore (3), Salthill (3), Ballygar (2), Carna (2), Clifden (2), Corrandulla (2), Dunmore (2), Glenamaddy (2), Merlin Park (2), Mervue (2), Roscam (2), Spiddal (2), Turloughmore (2), An Carn Mór (1), An Fhairche (1), Annaghdown (1), Baile Chláir (1), Baile Locha Riach (1), Baile Na hAbhainn (1), Baile na hAbhainn (1), Ballinderreen (1), Ballybane (1), Bearna (1), Bushypark (1), Caherlistrane (1), Carnmore (1), Casla (1), Castlegar (1), Cleggan (1), Cnon na Cathrach (1), Doughiska (1), Eyrecourt (1), Gaillimh (1), Glinsk (1), Headfort (1), Indreabhan (1), Inishbofin (1), Kilcolgan (1), Leenane (1), Leitir Meallain (1), Leitir Móir (1), Letterfrack (1), Lettermore (1), Maigh Cuilinn (1), Mionloch (1), Monivea (1), Mountbellew (1), Murrough (1), Oileáin Árainn (1), Oileáin Árann (1), Peterswell (1), Recess (1), Renmore Road (1), Renvyle (1), Roscahill (1), Rosmuc (1), Shantalla (1), Taylors Hill (1), Williamstown (1), Woodford (1).

All 254 services in Co. Galway

Paying for childcare: NCS and ECCE

Every Tusla-registered service can tell you whether it takes part in the National Childcare Scheme (NCS), which lowers weekly fees, and the free preschool ECCE scheme. You can also read how to read a Tusla inspection report. CrecheFinder does not list fees for these services yet: ask the service when you enquire.

Questions parents ask

How many creches are there in Co. Galway?

CrecheFinder lists 254 early years services in Co. Galway from Tusla's Register of Early Years Services (August 2026).

Which towns in Co. Galway have the most childcare services?

The towns with the most registered services are Tuam (25), Ballinasloe (22) and Athenry (18).

How many services in Co. Galway take babies?

62 of the 254 services are registered for children from birth (0 to 6 years), and 92 take children under 2.

Nearby counties: Creches in Co. Mayo · Creches in Co. Clare · Creches in Co. Roscommon · All counties